Life Lessons Learned in Unexpected Moments

Life’s greatest mysteries are often revealed at the most unexpected times in the most foreseen places – through the most unlikely encounters, says author Jay Lowder.

Unforeseen teachers

by Rob Kerby, Senior Editor

We don’t always learn life’s most important lessons in class or in church – or any of the other traditional venues, says Jay Lowder, author of Midnight in Aisle 7. “Through more than 20 years of evangelistic ministry, I have learned that life’s greatest mysteries are often illuminated in the most unexpected places through the most unlikely encounters at the most unforeseen times. The individuals I meet who have overcome adversity and struggles with God’s help continually amaze me. I believe we can all learn something from those around us if we only look. What follows are stories of those who have inspired me to see God’s purpose in life, love and pain, and taught me to have a new outlook.” For example, says Lowder: